Jim Himes represents Connecticut’s 4th District in the United States House of Representatives where he is serving his seventh term. He serves as the Chair of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth and the National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee.
Jim grew up as the child of a single working mom in a small town. As a member of Congress, Jim works hard to provide all American children the same opportunities he had to succeed: access to a first-rate public school, affordable and effective health care, a decent and safe home, and a supportive community.
As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), I conduct oversight of the 17 separate federal agencies that make up the U.S. Intelligence Community, including the CIA and National Security Agency(NSA). Click here to read more…
The Intelligence Committee’s work has never been more important as we investigate Russian interference in our election and potential ties between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. Click here to read more…
Striking the right balance between privacy and security is a constant struggle. On the Intelligence Committee, I am working to protect your civil liberties while ensuring that we can have the information necessary to protect against terrorist attack. Click here to read more…
I believe that the threat caused by cyberattacks is one of the greatest our nation faces. Over my time in Congress I have pushed for many improvements to our security to protect both out nation’s and individuals’ data. Click here to read more…